You are one of more than 4,000 educators who began transforming education through the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning (DCL). Now, the world of learning is evolving again. The national curriculum is shifting to meet new realities, and AI is redefining how we teach, assess, and support every learner. The Master of Contemporary Education empowers you to stay ahead of that change. You’ll design learning that’s inclusive, future-focused, and deeply human. Develop the digital fluency and critical confidence to drive meaningful innovation. Applications close: 5 January 2026 Programme starts: 19 January 2026

MCE LP - Design the future of learning

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Complete in 15 months part-time

3-5 hours of directed learning per week

Online with 2x in-person days per year.

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academyEX helps you add to your kete mātauranga (basket of knowledge), giving you the fuel you need to lead the shift, not just follow it. This resulted in my staff going on to incredible leadership roles across the sector.&quot; Mina Pomare-Peita MCE Alumni, Te Kura Taumata o Panguru School Principal

Explore what effective, future-focused teaching and leadership look like, from digital innovation to collaborative practice. Design a purposeful project grounded in research, shaped by collaboration, and focused on real impact within your context.

Bring your plan to life through action and reflection. Lead your change project in the real world, testing new approaches, refining your practice, and demonstrating measurable impact in your school, organisation or community.

This Master’s goes beyond tool use. You will learn to use AI responsibly and ethically across curriculum, assessment, and learner support. This mastery ensures your teaching practice is future-fit and globally informed for the shift in education.

Through DCL and now MCE, my curiosity fuels smarter tools and stronger collaboration.&quot; Rachel Goldstine MCE student, Churchill Park School

I might be older, but I&#039;ve never felt more polished. To those of you who are older—seize the opportunity and make the most of it!

I hope to be a role model for my kids. When they grow up, I want them to see what I&#039;ve done and inspire them to better themselves.

My project focused on harnessing the power of technology through a blended learning model, aiming to transform education delivery.

It’s a great chance to explore what you’re passionate about and lead in an educational setting. You’ll meet amazing people along the way.

If you think you&#039;re too busy or tied up with work, academyEX is the place to start—no better way to expand your horizons.

I always like to drive change - I loved that I could come here, broach an idea and pick a change that you want to see made reality.

I can now lead in pedagogy and the science of learning, and I feel so much more confident in my ability to guide others.

It was inspiring because it was based on my classroom practice. I could take what I learned here and apply it immediately with my students.

Re-ignite your purpose this January and join Part 2 of the Master of Contemporary Education. Your future self will thank you!

Develop contemporary teaching skills to create a positive educational impact with academyEX's innovative Master's program. Be the difference you want to see. Enrol today!

MASTER OF CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

Design the future of learning

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Plan with purpose

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Lead in the AI era

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"It’s not about replacing teaching with tech. It’s about enhancing it.

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